HIFU stands for ‘High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound’ and it is a non-surgical facial treatment that uses ultrasound to lift the facial muscles and tone loose or sagging skin.

HIFU directs focused ultrasound energy below the surface of the skin, contracting the facial layer and stimulating the creation of new collagen in the area. HIFU is highly effective in toning and lifting the skin and muscles of the face.

Not at all. Unlike a traditional facelift, HIFU is a non-invasive procedure that addresses the skin and supports the underlying layers without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.

The procedure we offer has been proven safe in several clinical studies, and there have been tens of thousands of successful treatments performed around the world. Additionally, ultrasound energy has had an excellent track record across many disciplines of medicine for over 50 years.

Due to the non-invasive nature of HIFU treatment, there is no downtime from the procedure. You’ll be able to return to your normal activities straight away, and there are no special recovery measures needed. This is why HIFU has earned the name “lunchtime facial”.

Some clients do enjoy immediate initial effects; however, the ultimate lifting and toning results will take place over the following 2 to 3 months. During this time, tired collagen is replaced with new collagen that has a higher level of elasticity. As the collagen-building process continues, you may see further improvements up to 6 months after the procedure.

Every patient’s comfort threshold is different, and you may experience some discomfort while the ultrasound energy is delivered. 

It is a Medical Aesthetic treatment and is fully controllable.  On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is feel nothing and 5 is uncomfortable but not painful.  We would ideally like you to be between 3 and 5 for the best result.  But at no time should you lie there thinking no pain, no gain.

You may experience slight redness for up to an hour following the treatment, and a small percentage of our clients do experience minor swelling, tingling or tenderness. These symptoms are mild and temporary.

HiFu is colour agnostic but if you know you have a history of pigment changes, please let us know so that we can adjust accordingly. 

HIFU is completely non-invasive and the skin is never broken unlike treatments like Morpheus 8.  It is skin colour agnostic.  It has no expensive one time consumables again like Morpheus 8, which enables us to reduce the cost.  It provides a permanent skin age reset (although we do continue to age).  It is generally well tolerated without anaesthesia. 

We offer both at Cosmex Clinic and each has its place and advantages.   HiFu is an excellent and easy treatment to combat the early signs of ageing and may be all you will ever need.  It depends upon genetics, lifestyle and your personal preferences.

The answer varies depending on what the treatment is targeting. A full face treatment typically takes 45-60 minutes, and a partial face or brow treatment will take approximately 30 minutes.

Upper arms and abdomen can take significantly longer and we limit the actual treatment time per session to 90 minutes, which is adequate for most situations.

Following HIFU treatment, patients will still have fresh, young collagen for over a year. This can continue for another year, depending on the condition of the skin. Future maintenance treatments can help keep pace with the ageing process, and this varies by individual.

Collagen is a natural protein that gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firmed, toned and elastic. As we age, our ability to produce new collagen declines.  HiFu treatment provides a kick start to this process.   

The effect can also be enhanced by the use of polynucleotides 4 to 10 days prior to HiFu treatment as this increases the proliferation of fibroblasts the source of the collagen.

HIFU addresses mild to moderate loose or sagging skin. Specifically, by reconditioning and renewing the skin from within, HIFU can lift the brow, reducing excess skin on the lids (But it is no substitute for a Blepharoplasty – eyelid surgery) .  HiFu is most often used for The face, submental (under chin) neck upper arms and abdomen.

It is only useful for fat reduction under the chin but proves to be slow and expensive to treat elsewhere.  For those areas we have other better alternatives.